Simpson House Inn

Where to begin! We’ve been all over Southern CA the last 2 weeks as we take our daughters on college tours. We’ve stayed a lot of places! They were staying on a campus last night so we decided to spend our anniversary at Simpson House very last minute. I was blown away by the attention to detail, attentive staff, and lovely accommodations. I can’t believe how much we were fed! From check in to check out we wanted for nothing. It was such a lovely break from the chaos of our travels. Thank you for the soft sheets, beautiful, private room (Hayloft), stunning grounds, and lemon pastry to die for! I hope we are able to return to the area just to spend more time at Simpson House. Thank you, thank you!

We only had one night here and had to leave before really taking advantage of all the Inn has to offer. It’s so beautifully restored and the staff is completely dedicated to the guests’ comfort. My only issue was the mattress was quite lumpy! Evening hors doeuvres and breakfast were delicious. Grounds are beautiful with plenty of spots to enjoy the sun n or shade with privacy and quiet. We will be back again for sure!

Hesitant to leave such a great review just so we can keep this place a secret, however, this must be shared. We can’t recommend this elevated experience enough. Beautiful house with tranquil grounds and a kind attentive staff. It’s pure bliss!

Simpson House Inn is special because of the history, gardens and service. The rooms are rustic and well appointed, but you give up good water pressure, air conditioning and modern (comfortable) beds. We’ve overlooked the downside because “the experience” has always been special with past visits. Today, the service was disappointing. We cannot stay for the breakfast and asked to just have pastries (no Eggs Benedict, juice, coffee, fruit, oatmeal)… just pastries. I’ve posted a pic of what they gave me… the communication was indifferent, almost rude. So much for “good service.”

My husband and I just returned from a three night stay at the Simpson House. We stayed in the Hayloft and found it to be perfect for us. The room is a nice size with a comfortable king size bed, sofa and flat screen TV. The bathroom has a tiled shower and plenty of countertop space (a must for me). There is a separate closet that opens to a beverage center. In addition to the coffee maker and refrigerator there is also a faucet that delivers filtered water. That was an unexpected amenity that I truly appreciated. The grounds are beautiful and there is no reason to ever leave. Between the morning breakfast, the afternoon scones, the evening hors d’oeuvres and the nightly cookies, neither my husband nor I felt the need to go out to eat. We did make a few excursions down State Street, but other than that we mainly relaxed and hung around the grounds. I could go on, but other reviewers have pretty much covered the good food, the hospitality and the helpful staff. I definitely recommend Simpson Inn and hope to visit again.